Neuropsychologists administer standardized batteries measuring memory, attention, processing speed, executive function, and language, along with validity measures. They interpret results against normative data.
Board certification is available through ABPP and ABCN.
Alternative Names:
Neuropsychology Expert, Clinical Neuropsychologist
Why it Matters?
Validity testing is the first thing to examine in any neuropsychological report, since results are uninterpretable without performance and symptom validity measures and some examiners omit them. Normative data selection is the second issue, because comparing a claimant against an inappropriate reference population produces misleading impairment findings. Raw data production is contested in some jurisdictions, which affects whether the defense expert can independently score the results.
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Frequently asked questions
What should be examined first in a report?
Why does normative data selection matter?
